Seattle is the 15th largest city in the United States. We are close to having 4 million people in the Seattle metropolitan area. With all of these people come many construction projects on new buildings, renovations, and more. Construction site accidents are very common. Worker’s Compensation may be able to help but it is not enough when serious injuries occur due to someone else’s negligence. When you are injured on the job or have a loved one who has died from job-related injuries you need the help of knowledgeable experienced and aggressive construction accident lawyers in Seattle, Washington.

There are many different types of construction accidents including:

• Falls from buildings
• Building Collapses
• Faulty Equipment
• Negligent Safety Practices
• Electrical Injuries

Washington State does not allow individuals to sue their own employers however people that are injured still have legal rights that will allow them to be compensated for their injuries.

Because there are so many safety regulations in place for construction sites, it is common for negligence to be a contributing factor. Some examples of things that can cause Construction Site Accidents are unsafe equipment, tripping hazards, lack of protection for workers, and even hazardous electrical exposures.

Our Seattle construction accident attorneys can help you no matter where you live in Washington State. We often make home and hospital visits. We truly go the extra mile for our clients. Our experience, past results, and personal attention make us different from other Washington construction accident attorneys.

Call us now at (206)-207-4722  for your FREE case evaluation and to speak directly to an expert Personal Injury Attorney.

Different Construction Vehicles: An Overview

There are a variety of vehicles on a construction site.  These vehicles include:

• Bulldozers: Bulldozers have a large bucket on the front, with sharp teeth used to dig through materials.
• Front-loaders: Front-loaders are similar to bulldozers but don’t dig. They use their front bucket to scoop materials and move it to another area.
• Backhoe: Backhoes have two separate components. The first is a large shovel that digs backward. On the front is a loader, which moves materials found on a construction site.
• Dump trucks: Dump trucks are found both on and off construction sites. They haul materials, waste, or other byproducts of construction. The bed of the truck lifts up, so the material inside can slide out.
• Cement trucks: Cement trucks have a large cylinder attached to a flatbed. It turns as the cement mixes and a slide pours the cement.
• Cranes: Cranes lift heavy objects high off the ground. When not in operation, a truck transports the crane. This can be difficult for the operator to see around.

These are some of the common vehicles found on construction sites. Each has its own unique risks, particularly for those who need to work around the vehicle.

Prominent Crane Mishaps: Washington and Beyond

Sadly, crane operator errors have caused several notable crane accidents in our area. The most recent have been:

• Google Seattle Office Building – in 2019, in this case, a tower crane’s bolts were loosened improperly during high winds.  Subsequently, the crane collapsed during disassembly.  Four people lost their lives:  two ironworkers, and two drivers in their vehicles, on the street next to the construction site.
• Belltown Seattle – in 2017, a high-rise construction crane dropped a load of plywood. The load fell on a construction worker causing serious injuries, and there were property damages.
• Tower 333 Project in Downtown Bellevue – in 2006, a tower crane foundation gave way, and the crane fell over, hitting three buildings.  A resident in one building was killed, and the crane operator and other workers were seriously injured.  Further, there were extensive property damages.

Beyond Seattle, the Bureau of Labor Statistics compiled US crane accident fatalities.  From 1997 to 2006, there were (818) crane accident deaths in the United States.   In 2006 alone, 72 people lost their lives.

There are four states leading the country in fatal crane accidents.  They are:

• Texas – 42 Fatalities
• Florida — 27 Fatalities
• California – 25 Fatalities
• Louisiana – 17 Fatalities

While cranes are essential and important construction tools, crane accident statistics show a bigger reality.  Crane operator errors cause serious injury accidents and fatalities.

Safety Protocols: Ensuring Crane Operation Security

Two government agencies manage the health and safety regulations for construction crane use and operations.  They are:

• OSHA — United States Department of Labor/Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• WISHA — Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act

OSHA regulations are found here in 29 CFR 1926, Subpart CC.  These regulations govern the following:

• Tower Crane Parts Inspection:  All parts require inspection prior to crane assembly
• Crane Operators’ Certification: Training, qualification, and certification credentials
• Site Conditions: Evaluated and assessed  for health and safety conditions
• Construction Site Work Plans: Evaluated for federal and state health and safety standards

WISHA is in charge of the crane operator’s health and safety qualification and certification credentials.  The following code sections govern crane operation requirements in Washington:

• 1st, WAC 296-155-53300, Operator Qualification and Certification
• 2nd, WAC 296-155-53400, Crane Operation General Requirements
• 3rd, WAC 296-155-53304, Crane Repair, Inspection, and Maintenance Employee Qualifications
• 4th, WAC 296-155-53409, Training Standards Regarding Crane Operation
• 5th, WAC 296-155-53900, Tower Cranes – General Requirements
• 6th, WAC 296-155-53905, Tower Cranes – Additional Inspection Criteria
• 7th, WAC 296-155-53915, Tower Cranes – Operations

OSHA and WISHA Regulations, certifications, and quality standards are important, as baselines governing crane operations.  And still, crane accidents are happening, and causing catastrophic injuries and property damage.

Figuring out who is liable and who to file injury claims within major construction projects can be a nightmare.   Victims of crane accidents need the expertise of a Seattle personal injury attorney, as soon as possible.

Digging Deeper: What Causes Deadly Crane Collapses?

In 2007, the governor signed a bill with strict regulations governing construction crane assembly, disassembly, and crane operators’ certifications.  This bill protects workers, the public, and victims of crane accidents.

The bill was in response to statistical data that showed the following:

• 25 percent of crane fatalities – are caused by accidental electrocutions
• 21 percent of crane fatalities – happen when crane loads strike people
• 20 percent of injuries – occur when hit by a crane or parts of the crane
• 14 percent of fatalities – are caused by crane collapses

While the intent was to protect workers and citizens alike, serious crane accidents continue to happen.  Why?

Common Causes Behind Crane Accidents

Crane accident victims have broken bones, cuts, disfigurement, facial injuries, traumatic brain injury, paralysis, chemical burns, electrocution, loss of limbs, and death.

According to OSHA, most crane accidents happen due to:

• Electrocution – when the boom or crane hits energized power lines
• Crane collapse
• Dropped loads and material spills
• Crane operators and workers fall
• Improper assembly/disassembly of cranes
• Operating cranes during bad weather, including – high winds, lightning storms, tornadoes, snow, ice, and other weather events

Most certainly, crane accidents cause debilitating injuries with financial, emotional, and physical costs to the victim and his or her family.

If you are injured on the job, you need to keep two goals in mind:

1.You want to recover from your injury and get back to life as you know it. Make sure you get the best medical care.

2.You want to secure the most money possible to pay for all your medical expenses, loss of income, lost earning potential, and pain and suffering.

Blueprint to a Successful Construction Injury Claim in Washington

These goals are best accomplished by following certain steps. By doing the following things, you will make it easier for your doctor and construction accident lawyer to do their best for you.

1: Thoroughly Document Each Incident

If you have been injured on the job, don’t play the strong, silent type. It doesn’t matter how insignificant your different symptoms may seem. Be sure to tell your physician about all of your symptoms, regardless of the doctor’s specialty. Tell your doctors all of your complaints from head to toe. Be as detailed as possible. Some minor symptoms, such as stiffness, headache, or dizziness could be early symptoms of a much greater problem. If months later that problem becomes more severe, your attorney can prove it was related to the accident because you immediately had complaints in that area of your body.

A common example of that is a spinal injury such as disc herniation. In patients who suffer from back and neck pain, most doctors try months of physical therapy and medication before an MRI is recommended to rule out spinal injury.

If the patient complained of radiating pain, or numbness and tingling, early on in the course of her treatment, an attorney can prove the disc damage that is detected months later is a result of the accident. Important Note: Pain that radiates to the arms, legs, and across the shoulders, as well as a sensation of numbness or tingling in arms, fingers, legs, and toes, are early signs of spinal injury. If you have these symptoms, tell your doctor immediately.

2: Safeguard All Pertinent Evidence

Take photos of wounds, lacerations, bruises, and all other physical evidence of your injury. A bruise may fade in a day. Also, take photos of the site where the injury took place. Evidence is often cleared away and may never be available again.

3: Identify Potential Witnesses

Sometimes independent witnesses can make the difference in a case. Get the names, addresses, and phone numbers of anybody who witnessed your accident. Having the ability to prove through independent witnesses that an accident happened the way you say it did can be the difference between winning and losing.

4: Maintain a Work Injury Journal

From the time of your accident to the time you fully recover, or to the time your case goes to trial, many important details will be forgotten. Remember the day that you sat there and watched your friends ski but couldn’t do it yourself because of your pain? This may not seem to be a significant day in your life. Remembering that experience and telling the jury how you felt that day will draw a more compelling picture in the jurors’ minds than any doctor can paint. Hearing you describe your pain in plain language rather than by your doctor describing your construction injury in medical terms.

Keep a journal and write your daily experiences in it. Make sure you note any restrictions your injury causes and pain you experience. Share this information with us so that we may better understand the full extent of your construction accident injuries. This will help your Seattle Construction Accident Lawyer to demonstrate it better to the jury or whoever we are settling your case with.

 

5: Continue Your Medical Treatment

It doesn’t matter why you stop going to the doctor. If you do, you are risking that the jury will assume that you were feeling fine and didn’t need treatment. It will also take longer for you to recover from your injury. Many reasons might seem logical at the time but, when your long-term health is concerned, don’t rob yourself of a healthy future. By following a consistent treatment plan, you enable your Seattle construction accident attorney to prove the ongoing nature of your pain and suffering and to show that you did everything you could to get better.

Do not sit and wait for your doctor to refer you to another specialist. If a certain type of treatment is not helping, talk to your doctor or us about other methods of treatment. Many doctors have a difficult time giving up on you and believe they can eventually heal you. While that may be true, you owe it to yourself to get a second opinion from a specialist. If for example, your back pain has not resolved after a few weeks of physical therapy or chiropractic treatment, you should consult with an orthopedist or neurologist.

As long as you are in pain, you need to see your doctor and medical providers consistently. If no treatment has proven helpful, you still need to make and keep your doctor appointments so that you can tell your doctor about your complaints. Ultimately, the main proof of your injury will be the medical records created during your visit to your doctor’s office.

6: See the Right Doctor

For different types of injuries, there are different types of doctors that you need to go to. For some injuries, you may need to see more than one type of doctor. The following general guideline may be used as a reference. However, this is only a brief coverage of the topic. A physical examination by a doctor is needed to determine which type of specialist is needed in your case.

• Neurologist – Severe consistent headaches, dizziness and vertigo, numbness, paralysis, loss of motion and/or feeling, loss of memory, loss of consciousness, and/or change in cognitive functioning may require a neurologist’s analysis or testing.
• Orthopedist – Spinal injuries, severe and continuous neck and/or back pain, pain and discomfort in shoulder, knees, hands, and feet as well as all broken bones or other spinal and bone-related injuries usually require visiting an orthopedist.
• Psychologist / Psychiatrist – Anxiety, depression, withdrawal, fear, phobia, and other behavioral and mood-related symptoms must be examined by a Psychologist or a Psychiatrist.
• Physical Therapist / Chiropractor – While the above-mentioned doctors will treat patients by medication or surgery, almost everyone who has muscle, tendon, ligament, and spinal injury could benefit from a course of physical therapy and chiropractic treatment.
• Other Specialists: Obviously, there are many other specialists that have not been listed such as Ophthalmologists, Otolaryngologists, Podiatrists, etc.

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Collecting Crucial Evidence for Construction Accidents

By following the above, you will have done your part in providing us with all the tools necessary to obtain you the absolute maximum recovery possible. Of course, we do not want you to undergo any unnecessary treatment or examination as it will undermine the legitimacy of your injury claim as well as create unnecessary medical bills that may not be compensable.

How Our Construction Injury Experts Advocate for You

First, we will help you decide whether you even need construction accident lawyers – if you can settle your case on your own, our free book can help provide the guidance you need to do just that. For more complex cases, you will want to have an attorney to get the best settlement possible. Remember, the trauma you experience right after car accidents can be the tip of the iceberg.

It is not until you have healed fully that you can know about the full nature and extent of your injuries. Often permanent damage will not be revealed until months even years after your accident. Insurance companies will pressure you to settle before you know the full extent of the impact of an accident. That’s not right, and we will stand up for you! We will:

• Listen carefully to your needs, questions, and concerns
• Handle ALL the legal issues so you can focus on healing
• Deal with the insurance companies – sometimes there is more than one!
• Order all medical records and bills related to your injuries
• Walk you through the litigation process so you fully understand what is happening
• Communicate with you regularly so you know how your case is progressing

Why Trust Our Construction Accident Legal Team in Washington

Premier Law Group’s construction accident lawyers have years of experience successfully representing families who have suffered the devastation of a construction site injury in Seattle, Renton, Federal Way, or Bellevue. We have won millions of dollars for our past clients. We will do whatever we can to help you recover the maximum possible compensation.

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What to expect when you call us:

We will immediately patch you through to a top Seattle Personal Injury Lawyer.

You will be able to give them an overview of your case.

Our Attorney will let you know if we think you have a case or not.

If you do, we will book a longer consultation.

If you don’t, we will refer you to the best resources available, possibly even another law firm.

There is no risk to you and you are protected by Our Triple Guarantee, which also includes our Zero-Fee Guarantee.

Representation for Bicyclists Injured in Dooring Accidents

Seattle has taken big steps towards becoming the most bicycle friendly city in the United States.  And no wonder – with our congested roadways, bicycles can maneuver around traffic in a third of the time.  Not to mention that bicycles are cost-effective and great exercise for cyclists. But cycling roadways with motorists has its downsides, too.  Most particularly, cyclists riding in traffic lanes next to parked vehicles take their lives in their hands.  Why?  Because inattentive motorists stop, park their vehicles, and swing their car doors open and hit the cyclist head-on! This is known as a “dooring accident.”  In fact, dooring accidents are “head-on collisions.” Cyclists are knocked unconscious, falling into the path of other motorists, and helpless to defend themselves.

Have you or someone you love suffered injuries in a dooring accident? Let Premier Law Group help!

Our dooring accident attorneys have firsthand knowledge and experience with the devastating personal injuries and fatalities caused by dooring accidents.  Head and brain injuries take a very long time to heal.  Many cyclists go into a coma, or are put into a coma, to cope with brain bleeding and swelling.

It can take months before medical professionals can figure out the full extent of the dooring accident injuries.  Suffice it to say, dooring accident injuries are life-changing.  Meanwhile, insurance claims agents are pressuring victims to sign off on claims!

Determining fault in dooring accidents is the first thing our Seattle bicycle dooring accident attorneys pursue.  We do thorough accident investigation, collecting evidence and eyewitness reports.  Let us do the due diligence and deal with insurance claims adjustors.  We negotiate for you, while you focus on regaining your life.  That’s all we do!

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What is “Dooring?”

“Dooring” occurs when  a motorist or passenger swings a door open, directly in the path of the cyclist.  This includes drivers and passengers exiting private and commercial vehicles, taxis, and rideshare vehicles like Ubers.

In truth, people are inattentive.  They are intent on getting where they are going and do not look out for bicyclists, pedestrians, and other vehicles passing by.  Motorists swing the door open into the driving lane, hit cyclists head-on, knock them into adjacent lanes, and worse.

In fact, doorings are the most common and serious injury accident for cyclists worldwide.  Dooring accidents have forced governments to write laws about the proper way to exit a vehicle adjacent to moving traffic.

In fact, Washington State has a very clear law that spells this out.  It is as follows:

RCW 46.61.620 – “No person shall open the door of a motor vehicle on the side adjacent to moving traffic unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so, and can be done without interfering with the movement of other traffic…”

The “Door Zone”

The “door zone” is the space where the door swings out when fully opened.  The width varies depending on the size of the vehicle.  It’s approximately 3 to 5 feet wide.  Bicyclists are 1.5 feet wide.

This means that ALL vehicle doors are wider than the width of a cyclist on a bike.  Any motorists who opens a vehicle door without looking is negligent and breaking the law.  They are responsible for all injuries and damages that result from their negligence.

“Dooring” and Liability

Dooring accidents are caused by the person opening the door and hitting the cyclist.  But that will not stop an insurance adjuster from arguing that the cyclist should have braked to avoid the door.  Thereby, placing blame on the accident victim for their injuries and damages.

It’s the insurance adjuster’s job to prevent claim payouts.  In truth, dooring accident negligence can be difficult to prove.  That’s why Washington State has “comparative negligence” laws.  At times, cyclists are found partially at fault for the dooring accident.

Therefore, both the cyclist and the motorist are found “at fault.”  Even so,  the person who hit you with their door still has responsibility for causing the dooring accident.  You have medical bills, lost work, and other damages.  And you deserve compensation for your injuries and damages.

Never allow a claims adjustor to bully you or make you believe that the dooring accident was totally your fault.  And never accept the first settlement offer the adjustor makes.  Give yourself time to recover, for the full extent of your injuries to be determined by medical people.  Most importantly, talk over your accident with a trusted personal injury attorney.

The Dangers of Dooring Accidents

Cyclists run the greatest risk of suffering devastating life-changing injuries and damages in dooring accidents.  After all, there are no seatbelts, protective walls, airbags, or vehicle crumple zones to protect them.  And bikes are smaller, quieter, and hard for motorists to see.

Consequently, any collision between a cyclist and a fixed object like an open car door never ends well for the cyclist.  Some of the injuries that dooring accidents cause include:

• Broken bones
• Brain injuries
• Spine injuries
• Severe Road Rash
• Skull fractures
• Paralysis
• Loss of limbs
• Loss of life

Even if the dooring accident is not fatal, the injuries take a long time to heal and change the victim forever.  For example, severe road rash alone requires multiple surgeries and skin grafts.  It can take years for cyclists to regain their health and lives.

Brain injuries are particularly devastating and life-changing.  Cyclists can end up with permanent disabilities that leave the victim bound to a wheelchair.

All these physical injuries are dangerous, and the medical treatments come with high price tags.   No one deserves to be left swimming in medical debt.  The motorist who couldn’t be bothered to look before opening their door is responsible for your injuries.  The motorist owes you compensation.

Compensation For Dooring Accident Victims

Cyclists have the same rights and privileges as all other vehicle operators.  If you’re in a dooring accident, you have the right to recover any costs caused by the dooring accident.

The kinds of settlement monies you are entitled to include:

• All Current and Future Medical Expenses
• Lost Wages and Any Reduced Earning Capacity
• Property Damages
• Pain and Suffering and Emotional Trauma
• And Any Other Losses Directly Related to the Dooring Accident

Definitely get in touch with a bicycle dooring accident attorney in Seattle, WA.  The sooner the better, so the full extent of the accident can be investigated.  It’s the accident “evidence” that forms the basis for filing claims for compensation.  Because all you want to do is move forward on the road to full recovery.

I’ve Been “Doored” in Seattle – Now What?

Here’s a plan of action for you to follow.  It goes like this: 

1. First, Call the Police!  The police are your primary witness for determining fault in this accident.  The vehicle owner may beg and plead for no police report.  Do not go along.  You need the police there to determine fault and negligence in the accident.
2. Second, Get Medical Care Immediately!  You can have a concussion, internal bleeding, organ damage, or broken bones. You need a full medical exam so the at-fault party’s insurance company cannot question your accident injuries.
3. Third, Collect Accident Scene Evidence and Eyewitness Details!  Photos, videos, eyewitness statements, and contact info from anyone at the accident scene.  If you are too injured, the police report should have much of this detail.
4. Do Not Make Social Media Posts About the Accident – unless you need eyewitnesses to step forward with what they witnessed.  Insurance adjustors scour social media for victims’ accounts of these accidents.  They will use your statements to deny your claims, wherever possible.
5. Finally, Contact a Bicycle Accident Attorney!   Choose a law firm with a long history of representing bicyclists.  Better yet, look for attorneys who specialize in all kinds and types of personal injury law cases.  These will be the people who can best help you build your case and get the best compensation.

Why Choose Premier Law Group To Handle My Case?

The Premier Law Group Difference!

As your “difference maker,” you always work with YOUR ATTORNEY — not just a paralegal.  We are available 24/7 to answer your questions, and help you build your case.   Our attorneys know how to collect all the dooring accident evidence and build your claim.

Building a strong claim requires the following:

• Police Reports
• Eyewitness Reports
• Motorist Accident Records
• Medical expert’s reports and full details about your injuries

From this fact-finding, your bicycle dooring accident attorney builds your case and files claims for compensation.  We negotiate FOR YOU and your loved ones.

Don’t sign off on an insurance claim until you talk with us.  Focus on healing, and let your dooring accident lawyer in Seattle collect evidence and handle the claim details.

Contact a Dedicated Seattle Dooring Accident Attorney!

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You always work directly with an attorney and we are available to you 24/7.

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Were You Injured While Riding a Moped in Seattle?

Everywhere you go in the Emerald City, people are seen driving motor scooters.  Some are two-wheeled, others have three wheels.  Their compact size, affordability and gas efficiency are far better than cars and trucks. These are huge attractors for city dwellers, who have little to no parking availability deal with  high traffic congestion. But scooters have one big downside. Scooters are not built with safety in mind.  Motor scooter drivers involved in motor scooter accidents end up with serious injuries.  Sadly, the most frequent injuries are to the head and brain. So, all that said, what can you do if you or a loved one is injured in a scooter accident? Your best option, would be to call a motor scooter accident attorney.

Let Premier Law Group help!   If you have injuries from a motor scooter accident in Seattle, you need an experienced Seattle personal injury lawyer.  Let us collect the evidence and do the paperwork with insurance claims adjustors.  While you focus on getting better, we will take care of everything!

Call Premier Law Group today at 206.285.1743 for a FREE Consultation!  An experienced motor scooter accident attorney will talk with you about your case.

How Motor Scooter Accidents Happen

Scooters are small, quiet and almost invisible to other vehicle drivers.   In addition, scooters have no safety features.   There are no airbags, seatbelts, or the protection of car walls.  Some scooter drivers do not even wear helmets.

With that said, You can imagine how it’s easy to understand that a motor scooter accident can be catastrophic for the driver. Sadly, because of this, they are often fatal, or permanently life altering in the form of a brain injury or other serious injuries.

Most scooter accidents happen due to the following:

• Poorly maintained roads —  rough pavement and potholes that eject scooter riders
• Negligent vehicle drivers —  drivers who do not see the scooter and caused a collision
• Defective Scooter Equipment — the scooter quits working and causes a collision

It’s easy to see that victims of motor scooter accidents will suffer serious, sometimes fatal, injuries.

The Dangers of Motor Scooters

There’s a misperception that motor scooter drivers will walk away from accidents and suffer no injuries.  People who see these accidents know that this is not the case.

In point of fact, it’s the scooter rider who takes the brunt of the collision.  Usually, the scooter driver is thrown off the scooter and slammed into the road.  No scooter driver ever walks away from a collision without injuries.

Common scooter accident injuries include:

• Brain damage
• Spine injuries
• Broken and fractured bones
• Organ damage
• Internal bleeding
• Road rash
• Loss of limbs
• Severe cuts and scrapes

These injuries involve expensive medical bills.  There’s lost time from work and enjoyment of life.   And scooter accident victims also suffer from deep emotional trauma.

Many accident victims are in no position to deal with accident liability, claims’ adjustors, filing claims, etc.  They have to focus on healing.

But it’s extremely important that motor scooter injury accidents are investigated and claims filed.  An experienced scooter accident lawyer can help victims deal with all aspects of scooter accidents and claims.

Who is at Fault for a Scooter Injury?

Determining fault in a scooter accident requires in-depth investigation.  Investigations show that most scooter injury accidents are caused by the following:

• Negligent Vehicle Driver — driver of a passenger vehicle
• Poor Road Maintenance – lack of road and sidewalk maintenance
• Scooter Equipment Failure — scooter manufacturer defects
• Negligence by Scooter Driver — the scooter rider may have caused the collision.

If you have been in a scooter accident, it is vital that you get immediate medical care.  Furthermore. victims need to keep the damaged scooter, as well.  The reason why is because the scooter needs to have an examination to help determine the cause of the accident.

It’s important to remember that someone has caused the accident.  If you injured in a scooter accident that was not your fault, the at-fault party needs to be held responsible for your damages.

What Kind of Compensation Can I Expect After a Seattle Scooter Accident Injury?

Claims compensation for injuries and damages in a motor scooter accident can be quite high.  It all depends on the seriousness of the injuries and who caused the accident.

Even a small compact car can cause serious injuries and damages to a scooter rider.  Therefore, this makes all accident scene evidence extremely important.  This in addition to medical records of your injuries will all help build your case.

Damages usually include medical bills, lost wages, lowered quality of life, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma.  These damages are to help award accident victims so they can heal and recover financially.

Speak With a Seattle Motor Scooter Accident Attorney

Negligence is tough to determine in any accident.  When you involve motor scooters, it is even more difficult. What’s more is that few lawyers are familiar with state and local laws that govern motor scooter accidents.

We can help you!  Don’t sign off on an insurance claim until you talk with us.  Focus on healing, and let your lawyer collect evidence and handle the claim. Our job is to build a strong case and negotiate on your behalf.  We work to get a fair settlement.

Give us a call for a FREE consultation with one of our Seattle Car Accident Attorneys. You always work directly with an attorney and we are available to you 24/7.

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Bellevue Catastrophic Accident Attorneys

Serious accidents and catastrophic injuries happen far too frequently in Washington. Whether a vehicle is involved or equipment at work, the consequences can be devastating. No one can predict when an accident may occur. The chances that you or a loved one will be dealing with long-term and permanent difficulties after a serious accident are very high.

Being in a serious accident resulting in catastrophic injuries as the result of someone else’s negligence is a very serious matter. You need the help of knowledgeable, experienced, and aggressive Bellevue serious accident attorneys.

If you have a child or minor who has been injured, Premier Law Group’s Seattle and Bellevue Catastrophic Injury Lawyers can help you no matter where you are in Washington State. We routinely make home and hospital visits. Our team truly goes the extra mile for our clients. Our experience, past results, and personal attention makes us different from other Washington Serious Accident attorneys.

Call us now at (206)-207-4722  for your FREE case evaluation and to speak directly to an expert Bellevue Serious Accident Attorney. If we handle your case, you pay absolutely no legal fees unless we win. Premier Law Group is here to make a difference in your life.

If you or a loved one were injured in an accident, you must keep two very important goals in mind:

1. You want to increase your chances of a complete recovery from your injury by getting the best medical care possible.

2. You want to recover the most money possible to pay for all your medical care, loss of income, and pain and suffering.

To achieve both of these goals, you have certain duties. There are certain steps that you should take. Your doctor and lawyer can only achieve the best results with your cooperation. The best doctor and the best lawyer in the world will not achieve the maximum result possible unless you take the following steps. So pay very close attention and read this until you have mastered it.

What to do if You Have Been in a Serious or Catastrophic Accident

Report Physical Complaints Thoroughly

Every time you see a doctor, be as thorough as it is possible for you to be. One of the challenges of a pedestrian or bike accident is the fact that memory is often impaired. The ability to communicate can be severely limited.

If you are the loved one of someone who has been injured, you are in a position to be his or her advocate. Begin a journal immediately. Record every detail no matter how insignificant it may seem. In many cases, the victim of a pedestrian or bike accident needs all their energy to deal with the challenges of the pedestrian or bike accident.

Preserve all the evidence

Now is not the time for vanity. Make sure to get photos of wounds, lacerations, bruises, and any other physical evidence that proves you or your loved one were injured. Be sure to get photographs of the accident scene immediately. The scene will be cleaned up and most of the evidence will be lost if you don’t act promptly.

Gather Witnesses

When a pedestrian or bike accident is involved, independent witnesses are essential for proving that you aren’t at fault for your own accident. This is because juries are often hostile to pedestrian or bike accident victims. It isn’t uncommon for the pedestrian or biker to have very little memory of the event. It is not unheard of to never recover memories leading up to a pedestrian or bike accident.

Get the names, addresses, and phone numbers of anybody who witnessed the accident, even if the other person admits at the time that the accident was their fault. Often, the person who caused an accident will change their story later. Having the ability to prove through independent witnesses that an accident happened the way you claim it did can be the difference between winning and losing.

Keep a journal

We have mentioned this already, but we want to emphasize this again. Between the day of your accident and the time that you fully recover or your case goes to trial, many important details will be forgotten unless you write them down. If your loved one’s injury has robbed them of the ability to journal, keep a journal from your perspective.

Remember the day that you sat there and tried to balance your checkbook but couldn’t do it yourself because you couldn’t make sense of the numbers anymore? It may have faded into the background as an insignificant day in your life. Thanks to your journal, that experience may draw a far more compelling picture in the jurors’ minds than any doctor can paint. By hearing you describe your experiences in your own words.

What do you want to record in the journal? Write your daily experiences, restrictions, and pain in it. Share this information with us so that we may better understand the full extent of your harm. That will enable us to convey it more effectively to the jury or whoever we are settling your case with.

Continue treatment

If you stop going to the doctor for any reason, you make it easy for the jury to assume you were feeling fine and didn’t need any treatment. It will also take longer for you to recover from your injury. Your reasons may seem logical—not having the money, not having a car, not having time, having to go to school, having to take care of the kids, etc. Unfortunately, this logic won’t improve your health, and it will destroy your case. Consistent treatment proves the ongoing nature of your pain and suffering.

If a certain type of treatment is not helping you, talk to your doctor about other treatments. Do not sit and wait for your doctor to refer you out to another specialist. Often doctors have difficulty admitting that their treatment plan isn’t working for you. Our clients find that with a pedestrian or bike accident, many options have to be tried before you find the right one for you.

As long as your symptoms still exist, you need to consistently see your doctor and medical providers. If no treatment has proven helpful, only show up once a month and tell the doctor about your complaints. Ultimately, the main proof of your injury will be the visit to your doctor’s office.

See the right doctor

There are many different issues that can arise from a pedestrian or bike accident. You need to go to the right doctor for your type of injury. Use the following guide as a general reference. We encourage you to visit a physician to determine which specialists are the best for your actual injuries.

• Neurologist – Severe consistent headaches, dizziness and vertigo, numbness, paralysis, loss of motion and/or feeling, loss of memory, loss of consciousness, and/or change in cognitive functioning, may require a neurologist’s analysis or testing.
• Orthopedist – Spinal injuries, severe and continuous neck and/or back pain, pain and discomfort in shoulder, knees, hands, and feet as well as all broken bones or other spinal and bone-related injuries usually require visiting an orthopedist.
• Psychologist / Psychiatrist – Anxiety, depression, withdrawal, fear, phobia, and other behavioral and mood-related symptoms must be examined by a Psychologist or a Psychiatrist.
• Physical Therapist / Chiropractor – While the above-mentioned doctors will treat patients by medication or surgery, almost everyone who has muscle, tendon, ligament, and spinal injury will benefit from a course of physical therapy and chiropractic treatment.
• Other types of Doctors-Obviously, there are many other specialists that have not been listed such as Ophthalmologists, Otolaryngologists, Podiatrists, etc.

Of course, we do not want you to undergo any unnecessary treatment or examinations. Doing this will undermine the legitimacy of your injury claim. Unnecessary medical bills that you may not get paid for are not the best-case scenario.

How Premier Law Group’s Serious Accident Attorneys Will Help You

First, we will help you decide whether you even need accident attorneys. If you can settle your case on your own, our free book can help provide the guidance you need to do just that. For more complex cases, you will want to have our Bellevue Catastrophic accident attorneys to get the best settlement possible.

We also give you our Triple Guarantee which is our promise to

1. When you contact us about your personal injury matter, you’ll speak directly with an attorney – not just a receptionist or intake specialist. Furthermore, we’ll be upfront about whether you even need an attorney to settle your claim.

2. If we decide to work together, we’ll provide a “premier” client experience. You get personalized service and premier client experience.

3. You don’t pay a penny unless we win your case. That’s our “zero-fee guarantee”.

Remember, the trauma you experience right after car accidents can be the tip of the iceberg. After you have healed fully you will know about the full nature and extent of your injuries. You may not even know until weeks or months after your injury if you have any permanent damage. Insurance companies pressure you to settle before you know the full extent of the impact of an accident. That’s not right, and we will stand up for you!

We will:

• Listen carefully to your needs, questions, and concerns
• Handle ALL the legal issues so you can focus on healing
• Deal with the insurance companies – sometimes there is more than one!
• Order all medical records and bills related to your injuries
• Walk you through the litigation process so you fully understand what is happening
• Communicate with you regularly so you know how your case is progressing

Why You Should Choose PLG

If you follow these steps, you provide us with all the tools necessary to obtain the absolute maximum recovery possible. Premier Law Group’s experienced and aggressive personal injury attorneys have years of experience successfully representing people who have been involved in various accidents due to someone else’s negligence. We have won millions of dollars for our Bellevue, Seattle, and Vancouver clients. We will do whatever we can to help you recover the maximum possible compensation. If you think that you have a claim, call us today at 206-285-1743 to schedule a FREE case evaluation with an attorney.

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Seattle Construction Accident Lawyers

Seattle is the 15th largest city in the United States. We are close to having 4 million people in the Seattle metropolitan area. With all of these people come many construction projects on new buildings, renovations, and more. Construction site accidents are very common. Worker’s Compensation may be able to help but it is not enough when serious injuries occur due to someone else’s negligence. When you are injured on the job or have a loved one who has died from job-related injuries you need the help of knowledgeable experienced and aggressive construction accident lawyers in Seattle, Washington. 

There are many different types of construction accidents including:

• Falls from buildings 
• Building Collapses 
• Faulty Equipment 
• Negligent Safety Practices
• Electrical Injuries

Washington State does not allow individuals to sue their own employers however people that are injured still have legal rights that will allow them to be compensated for their injuries.

Because there are so many safety regulations in place for construction sites, it is common for negligence to be a contributing factor. Some examples of things that can cause Construction Site Accidents are unsafe equipment, tripping hazards, lack of protection for workers, and even hazardous electrical exposures. 

Our Seattle construction accident attorneys can help you no matter where you live in Washington State. We often make home and hospital visits. We truly go the extra mile for our clients. Our experience, past results, and personal attention makes us different from the other Washington construction accident attorneys.

Call us now at (206)-207-4722  for your FREE case evaluation and to speak directly to an expert Personal Injury Attorney.

If you are injured on the job, you need to keep two goals in mind:

1.You want to recover from your injury and get back to life as you know it. Make sure you get the best medical care.

2.You want to secure the most money possible to pay for all your medical expenses, loss of income, lost earning potential, and pain and suffering.

Steps to Winning Your Construction Accident Case in Seattle, WA

These goals are best accomplished by following certain steps. By doing the following things, you will make it easier for your doctor and construction accident lawyer to do their best for you.

Step One: Report Every Complaint Thoroughly

If you have been injured on the job, don’t play the strong, silent type. It doesn’t matter how insignificant your different symptoms may seem. Be sure to tell your physician about all of your symptoms, regardless of the doctor’s specialty. Tell your doctors all of your complaints from head to toe. Be as detailed as possible. Some minor symptoms, such as stiffness, headache, or dizziness could be early symptoms of a much greater problem. If months later that problem becomes more severe, your attorney can prove it was related to the accident because you immediately had complaints in that area of your body.

A common example of that is a spinal injury such as disc herniation. In patients who suffer from back and neck pain, most doctors try months of physical therapy and medication before an MRI is recommended to rule out spinal injury.

If the patient complained of radiating pain, or numbness and tingling, early on in the course of her treatment, an attorney can prove the disc damage that is detected months later is a result of the accident. Important Note: Pain that radiates to the arms, legs, and across the shoulders, as well as a sensation of numbness or tingling in arms, fingers, legs, and toes, are early signs of spinal injury. If you have these symptoms, tell your doctor immediately.

Step Two: Preserve the Evidence

Take photos of wounds, lacerations, bruises, and all other physical evidence of your injury. A bruise may fade in a day. Also, take photos of the site where the injury took place. Evidence is often cleared away and may never be available again.

Step Three: Find Any Witnesses

Sometimes independent witnesses can make the difference in a case. Get the names, addresses, and phone numbers of anybody who witnessed your accident. Having the ability to prove through independent witnesses that an accident happened the way you say it did can be the difference between winning and losing.

Step Four: Keep a Journal

From the time of your accident to the time you fully recover, or to the time your case goes to trial, many important details will be forgotten. Remember the day that you sat there and watched your friends ski but couldn’t do it yourself because of your pain? This may not seem to be a significant day in your life. Remembering that experience and telling the jury how you felt that day will draw a more compelling picture in the jurors’ minds than any doctor can paint. Hearing you describe your pain in plain language rather than by your doctor describing your construction injury in medical terms.

Keep a journal and write your daily experiences in it. Make sure you note any restrictions your injury causes and pain you experience. Share this information with us so that we may better understand the full extent of your construction accident injuries. This will help your Seattle Construction Accident Lawyer to demonstrate it better to the jury or whoever we are settling your case with.

Step Five: Continue Your Treatment

It doesn’t matter why you stop going to the doctor. If you do, you are risking that the jury will assume that you were feeling fine and didn’t need treatment. It will also take longer for you to recover from your injury. Many reasons might seem logical at the time but, when your long-term health is concerned, don’t rob yourself of a healthy future. By following a consistent treatment plan, you enable your Seattle construction accident attorney to prove the ongoing nature of your pain and suffering and to show that you did everything you could to get better.

Do not sit and wait for your doctor to refer you to another specialist. If a certain type of treatment is not helping, talk to your doctor or us about other methods of treatment. Many doctors have a difficult time giving up on you and believe they can eventually heal you. While that may be true, you owe it to yourself to get a second opinion from a specialist. If for example, your back pain has not resolved after a few weeks of physical therapy or chiropractic treatment, you should consult with an orthopedist or neurologist.

As long as you are in pain, you need to see your doctor and medical providers consistently. If no treatment has proven helpful, you still need to make and keep your doctor appointments so that you can tell your doctor about your complaints. Ultimately, the main proof of your injury will be the medical records created during your visit to your doctor’s office.

Step Six: See the Right Doctor

For different types of injuries, there are different types of doctors that you need to go to. For some injuries, you may need to see more than one type of doctor. The following general guideline may be used as a reference. However, this is only a brief coverage of the topic. A physical examination by a doctor is needed to determine which type of specialist is needed in your case.

• Neurologist – Severe consistent headaches, dizziness and vertigo, numbness, paralysis, loss of motion and/or feeling, loss of memory, loss of consciousness, and/or change in cognitive functioning may require a neurologist’s analysis or testing.
• Orthopedist – Spinal injuries, severe and continuous neck and/or back pain, pain and discomfort in shoulder, knees, hands, and feet as well as all broken bones or other spinal and bone-related injuries usually require visiting an orthopedist.
• Psychologist / Psychiatrist – Anxiety, depression, withdrawal, fear, phobia, and other behavioral and mood-related symptoms must be examined by a Psychologist or a Psychiatrist.
• Physical Therapist / Chiropractor – While the above-mentioned doctors will treat patients by medication or surgery, almost everyone who has muscle, tendon, ligament, and spinal injury could benefit from a course of physical therapy and chiropractic treatment.
• Other Specialists: Obviously, there are many other specialists that have not been listed such as Ophthalmologists, Otolaryngologists, Podiatrists, etc.

Call our construction site attorneys now at (206)-207-4722  for your FREE case evaluation and to speak directly to an expert personal injury attorney

Construction Accident Evidence is Gathered

By following the above, you will have done your part in providing us with all the tools necessary to obtain you the absolute maximum recovery possible. Of course, we do not want you to undergo any unnecessary treatment or examination as it will undermine the legitimacy of your injury claim as well as create unnecessary medical bills that may not be compensable.

How Our Seattle Construction Accident Lawyers Can Help You

First, we will help you decide whether you even need construction accident lawyers – if you can settle your case on your own, our free book can help provide the guidance you need to do just that. For more complex cases, you will want to have an attorney to get the best settlement possible. Remember, the trauma you experience right after car accidents can be the tip of the iceberg.

It is not until you have healed fully that you can know about the full nature and extent of your injuries. Often permanent damage will not be revealed until months even years after your accident. Insurance companies will pressure you to settle before you know the full extent of the impact of an accident. That’s not right, and we will stand up for you! We will:

• Listen carefully to your needs, questions, and concerns
• Handle ALL the legal issues so you can focus on healing
• Deal with the insurance companies – sometimes there is more than one!
• Order all medical records and bills related to your injuries
• Walk you through the litigation process so you fully understand what is happening
• Communicate with you regularly so you know how your case is progressing

Why You Should Choose Our Seattle Construction Accident Attorney

Premier Law Group’s construction accident lawyers have years of experience successfully representing families who have suffered the devastation of a construction site injury in Seattle, Renton, Federal Way, or Bellevue. We have won millions of dollars for our past clients. We will do whatever we can to help you recover the maximum possible compensation.

Call Now at (206)-207-4722 For Your FREE Construction Accident Consultation

What to expect when you call us: 

We will immediately patch you through to a top Seattle Personal Injury Lawyer.

You will be able to give them an overview of your case.

Our Attorney will let you know if we think you have a case or not.

If you do, we will book a longer consultation.

If you don’t, we will refer you to the best resources available, possibly even another law firm.

There is no risk to you and you are protected by Our Triple Guarantee, which also includes our Zero-Fee Guarantee.

Call us now at (206)-207-4722  for your FREE case evaluation and to speak directly to an expert Construction Accident Attorney